Over good dogs Skeet / Skeet for me in 12, 20 or 28ga ( depending on my mood ). I have a Browning XS Skeet model, 30" barrels, in 28ga that makes a nice quail gun - but I would carry a couple of other chokes, just in case in my vest, but I would start the day with the same chokes regardless of the gague.

For quail over dogs, I generally choose Improved Cylinder and Improved Cylinder in my 20 gauge O/U. The alternative is Skeet and Improved Cylinder. Improved Cylinder and Modified is usable but I find the Modified to be rather tight for quail in most instances. I like #7 1/2 shot for quail.

I use IC/Skeet. When shooting released birds, I always try to wait and let the birds get away before shooting so I have a decent pattern. It's easy to shoot too quick on the slow-flying released birds.

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